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1. 03:10 AM - Re: contact info for KItfox inc (Dave G.)
2. 04:10 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (D. Fisher)
3. 07:41 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Jerry)
4. 07:43 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Jerry)
5. 08:15 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (D. Fisher)
6. 11:06 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (kitfoxmike)
7. 11:24 AM - Removing wing tanks from wing ()
8. 11:25 AM - condensation (Mike Chaney)
9. 11:38 AM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (84KF)
10. 01:04 PM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Lowell Fitt)
11. 01:12 PM - Re: condensation (Lowell Fitt)
12. 01:32 PM - Re: condensation (skyflyte@comcast.net)
13. 01:59 PM - Re: condensation (Bob)
14. 02:31 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Barry West)
15. 03:08 PM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Noel Loveys)
16. 04:31 PM - Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (kitfoxmike)
17. 04:32 PM - Re: Re: Kitfox fuel tanks (Noel Loveys)
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| Subject: | Re: contact info for KItfox inc |
Sportplane LLC is Info@sportplanellc.com
Kitfox LLC is info@kitfoxaircraft.com
John McBean is john@kitfoxaircraft.com
Debra McBean is debra@kitfoxaircraft.com
and finally the telephone is 208 337-5111 and the fax is 208 337-5116
The web page is http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/contact.htm
I have been very inconsistant in which email address I've used and they
usually reply very quickly regardless.
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From: kirk hull
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:37 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: contact info for KItfox inc
I need to price/order some parts from kitfox but I cant find their
contact info would any one have their email address.
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
Jerry,
If I may ask , what would reason be for changing tanks ? If they are
leaking well I understand. If it in fear of ethanol well I hear about
issues but I have yet to see it happen. Not to say that is will not
happen but time will tell.
I did hear that The guy that looks after Avids at airdale.com was
working on a plastic type wing tank that might work and would be
prefered over metal. Aluminum and ethanol brings on new issues as
well. I thiunk some of the early models had metal tanks and they
developed leaks due to flexing in the wing but I do stand to be
corrected.
I read your other message about the tri gear and the Jaberu engine, so I
guess that rules out a dash tank? They are decent and hold about 9
gals. I might look at putting a tank 5 to 10 gallon behind my seat as
I mentioned before. I have taken an extra 6 IMP gals ( about 8 us
gals) bedhind seat in 2 gal containers on x Countrys in the past as
well as up to 10 gals in each float. Personally if i has your tanks in
wings that did not leak ,I would be in better shape.
Dave
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From: Jerry
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon fiberglass
tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon metal
tanks. Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
I think 14 gallons on board, 6.5, 6.5 and 1.5 is adequate fuel. With 3
gph burn I have 4 hours with reserve. Can you sit in a KF for 4 hour?
My age and Kidneys wont allow it. Most of my flighs are1.5 hours or
less so why have half full tanks sloshing around and the extra weight.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: D. Fisher
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
Jerry,
If I may ask , what would reason be for changing tanks ? If they are
leaking well I understand. If it in fear of ethanol well I hear about
issues but I have yet to see it happen. Not to say that is will not
happen but time will tell.
I did hear that The guy that looks after Avids at airdale.com was
working on a plastic type wing tank that might work and would be
prefered over metal. Aluminum and ethanol brings on new issues as
well. I thiunk some of the early models had metal tanks and they
developed leaks due to flexing in the wing but I do stand to be
corrected.
I read your other message about the tri gear and the Jaberu engine, so
I guess that rules out a dash tank? They are decent and hold about 9
gals. I might look at putting a tank 5 to 10 gallon behind my seat as
I mentioned before. I have taken an extra 6 IMP gals ( about 8 us
gals) bedhind seat in 2 gal containers on x Countrys in the past as
well as up to 10 gals in each float. Personally if i has your tanks in
wings that did not leak ,I would be in better shape.
Dave
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From: Jerry
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon
fiberglass tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon
metal tanks. Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
MessageSorry I dont understand the acronym!!! mtow
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From: Noel Loveys
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 6:36 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I'm curious. What do you have for a MTOW??
Noel
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:05 AM
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon
fiberglass tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon
metal tanks. Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
>> With 3 gph burn I have 4 hours with reserve<<
You might need the extra fuel for return trip ?
>>Can you sit in a KF for 4 hour? <<
YES but near limit ........
>>why have half full tanks sloshing around and the extra weight<<
I am not sure if the sloshing around is really an issue. Since you havea
Kf 2 your weight will be limited to near a solo only plane so you could
just use the right tank that is if you sit on left side.
eg 500 lb empty weight
200 lb pilot
100 lbs fuel
now you at 800 I guess you could add a 150 person .
Dave
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From: Jerry
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I think 14 gallons on board, 6.5, 6.5 and 1.5 is adequate fuel. With
3 gph burn I have 4 hours with reserve. Can you sit in a KF for 4 hour?
My age and Kidneys wont allow it. Most of my flighs are1.5 hours or
less so why have half full tanks sloshing around and the extra weight.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: D. Fisher
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
Jerry,
If I may ask , what would reason be for changing tanks ? If they
are leaking well I understand. If it in fear of ethanol well I hear
about issues but I have yet to see it happen. Not to say that is will
not happen but time will tell.
I did hear that The guy that looks after Avids at airdale.com was
working on a plastic type wing tank that might work and would be
prefered over metal. Aluminum and ethanol brings on new issues as
well. I thiunk some of the early models had metal tanks and they
developed leaks due to flexing in the wing but I do stand to be
corrected.
I read your other message about the tri gear and the Jaberu engine,
so I guess that rules out a dash tank? They are decent and hold about
9 gals. I might look at putting a tank 5 to 10 gallon behind my seat
as I mentioned before. I have taken an extra 6 IMP gals ( about 8 us
gals) bedhind seat in 2 gal containers on x Countrys in the past as
well as up to 10 gals in each float. Personally if i has your tanks in
wings that did not leak ,I would be in better shape.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon
fiberglass tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon
metal tanks. Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matron
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
Why do we have extra fuel in our tanks. I have 26, do I need it? Do I fly more
than 1.5 at a time, no. Why carry around all that extra fuel? Well for me
it's convenience. I fly every day sometimes twice a day. I go to the airport
with my motorcycle. I use auto gas. For me it's nice to truck in 10 gal at a
time and fill the plane in the evening when I use my truck and then the next
couple days I use the motorcycle, or when I run over to the plane during the day
with the motorcycle. When I go on a cross country flight I don't have to put
in so much of that 100ll high price stuff. I find also that the fox flies
better with more weight in turbulance, and the landings are more solid with more
weight. For me it's a convenience to have the extra fuel capacity.
--------
kitfoxmike
model IV, 1200
speedster
912ul
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| Subject: | Removing wing tanks from wing |
Just wondering if anyone has removed fiberglass wing tanks from completed wings.
Mostly wondering what chemical can dissolve the adhesive used to hold the tank
to the spar (if any) without damaging any of the parts. Can anyone help here?
I need to repair a tank and coat the inside while I've got it out. I found
coatings in the archives. John Sandt (@ beautiful Death Valley, CA)
KF Builder / Ser 7 Sport / Corvair 110HP / under construction
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This is sort of off topic but still related.
I'm in a new (to me) metal hanger with concrete floor, Are there any tricks
to reduce the condensation that forms on the airplane from time to time?
I'm sure this isn't good on the plane.
Mike
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
Airspeed..., Take it of leave it.
Altitude..., More is better. ---
Fuel on a day with a head wind..., Priceless
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
This could be an interesting discussion. I have always felt that the
airplane someone flys should fit the mission the owner has in mind for his
particular needs. I am often asked if I plan on building another airplane.
The answer is always no as my Model IV is exactly what I want. I think Jerry
has thought it through as it applies to his needs.
I will, however offer some thoughts.
In the group I fly with there are two Rans airplanes a S6 and a S7. Rans is
build in Kansas where there are airports around almost every corner. They
have a max fuel of about 20 gallons so these airplanes always dictate the
fuel stops and Maximum flight segments as we fly together. Our Kitfoxes are
designed more for the wide open spaces of the west where fuel might be a
couple of hours away.
We will be flying to the Desert Fox Squadron fly-in the end of this month
and fuel stops will be dictated by the two Rans. I must say that there have
been times when these two guys wished for a few more gallons - head winds,
as was mentioned.
Then comes the eventual sale. My personal opinion is that just like real
estate, consideration should be given to what someone else might want -
something to make a sale less problematic.
All this said, I fuel periodically. Unlike the old Cessna days where we
topped off after every flight, I add fuel as needed and fill up only before
a long cross country. I have never found water in the fuel. It is almost
always home fueled through a Mr Funnel and condensation doesn't seem to be
an issue.
Just some thoughts.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry" <vcmi@lewiston.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I think 14 gallons on board, 6.5, 6.5 and 1.5 is adequate fuel. With 3 gph
burn I have 4 hours with reserve. Can you sit in a KF for 4 hour? My age
and Kidneys wont allow it. Most of my flighs are1.5 hours or less so why
have half full tanks sloshing around and the extra weight. Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: D. Fisher
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
Jerry,
If I may ask , what would reason be for changing tanks ? If they are
leaking well I understand. If it in fear of ethanol well I hear about issues
but I have yet to see it happen. Not to say that is will not happen but time
will tell.
I did hear that The guy that looks after Avids at airdale.com was working
on a plastic type wing tank that might work and would be prefered over
metal. Aluminum and ethanol brings on new issues as well. I thiunk some
of the early models had metal tanks and they developed leaks due to flexing
in the wing but I do stand to be corrected.
I read your other message about the tri gear and the Jaberu engine, so I
guess that rules out a dash tank? They are decent and hold about 9 gals.
I might look at putting a tank 5 to 10 gallon behind my seat as I mentioned
before. I have taken an extra 6 IMP gals ( about 8 us gals) bedhind seat
in 2 gal containers on x Countrys in the past as well as up to 10 gals in
each float. Personally if i has your tanks in wings that did not leak ,I
would be in better shape.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry
To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon fiberglass
tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon metal tanks.
Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List">http://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Re: condensation |
Mike,
Here we would find that with even the ligtest rain we would get moisture on
the top of the hangar concrete sufficient to make foorprints. I was in the
process of covering the floor with vinyl tile and they would bubble up with
the efflorescense from the concrete.
I got some RadonSeal which is a product that is used to seal basements and
applied it as recommended and that stuff works. The tile is flat after
three or four years and no more tracking wet footprints from those areas not
yet tiled. This stuff will reduce the humidity of the hangar by producing a
barrier resisting the percolation of moisture through the concrete Good
Stuff!
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Chaney" <mdps_mc@swoca.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: condensation
> This is sort of off topic but still related.
>
> I'm in a new (to me) metal hanger with concrete floor, Are there any
> tricks
> to reduce the condensation that forms on the airplane from time to time?
> I'm sure this isn't good on the plane.
>
> Mike
>
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| Subject: | Re: condensation |
Is the roof of your hangar insulated? My airport has enclosed hangars, some with
insulated roofs and some without; those without have far more condensation
problems, it actually rains inside the hangar! Mine is insulated, but if we have
a very cold night in the spring, followed by a nice warm day, opening the
hangar door will result in immediate condensation.
Mike
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Mike Chaney <mdps_mc@swoca.net>
This is sort of off topic but still related.
I'm in a new (to me) metal hanger with concrete floor, Are there any tricks to
reduce the condensation that forms on the airplane from time to time? I'm sure
this isn't good on the plane.
Mike
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opening the hangar door will result in immediate condensation.</DIV>
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| Subject: | Re: condensation |
Try putting an fan on a timer, so it goes on when the temperature goes down at
sunset and shuts off a while later. If you can't find one that goes back and
forth, aim it diagonally upward to minimize the warm moist air at the cold metal
roof.
Bob
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
I agree, the extra weight is not all bad, it helps a little with the bumps.
Yes, I would like to haul gas in as seldom as possible.
Barry
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----- Original Message -----
From: "kitfoxmike" <customtrans@qwest.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:06 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox fuel tanks
>
> Why do we have extra fuel in our tanks. I have 26, do I need it? Do I
> fly more than 1.5 at a time, no. Why carry around all that extra fuel?
> Well for me it's convenience. I fly every day sometimes twice a day. I
> go to the airport with my motorcycle. I use auto gas. For me it's nice to
> truck in 10 gal at a time and fill the plane in the evening when I use my
> truck and then the next couple days I use the motorcycle, or when I run
> over to the plane during the day with the motorcycle. When I go on a
> cross country flight I don't have to put in so much of that 100ll high
> price stuff. I find also that the fox flies better with more weight in
> turbulance, and the landings are more solid with more weight. For me it's
> a convenience to have the extra fuel capacity.
>
> --------
> kitfoxmike
> model IV, 1200
> speedster
> 912ul
> Do not archive
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=100313#100313
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Kitfox fuel tanks |
Maximum Take Off Weight.
I've been following the posts on this matter and to an extent I can
agree
with what Dave has been saying. It's better to have the extra capacity
and
not use it than to have use for it and not have it. After all there is
no
rule that says you have to fill everything to the gunwales.
Having said that if you decide to sell the left 13 Gal tank let me know
I
might be interested. Installing it would make a good project for next
winter. (Working in a very small garage.)
Noel
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
Sorry I dont understand the acronym!!! mtow
----- Original Message -----
From: Noel <mailto:noelloveys@yahoo.ca> Loveys
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 6:36 PM
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I'm curious. What do you have for a MTOW??
Noel
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:05 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Kitfox fuel tanks
I have a model 2 with model 4 wings that have the 13 gallon fiberglass
tanks, I would like to trade or find a set of the 6.5 gallon metal
tanks.
Jerry in Idaho vcmi@lewiston.com
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
personally, I hate to do work. I would hate to go to smaller tanks when I have
the bigger. Sure most the time I don't need the bigger, during the winter months
I only use one tank. To keep the other tank good and for reserve I put in
5 gal or less of 100LL and just use the left side, I don't fill that all the
way, just half generally. Now that gives me some light weight and combined with
the chilly air I have some fantastic takeoffs, really fun, gives me the motivation
to go out in 20degree weather.
As far as the only airplane for me, nope, building an RV7A for my cross country
future, I hate taking days to get somewhere when I can do it in a mater of hours.
I'm a working boy still and don't have the time to trek across the united
states doing 90kts. I still plan on keeping the fox and if wheels end up being
boring I'll put the floats on and open a new world.
--------
kitfoxmike
model IV, 1200
speedster
912ul
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| Subject: | Re: Kitfox fuel tanks |
I can shoe horn in about 20 gal U.S. and I expect all but maybe a half Gal.
is usable. I certainly would like to have an extra 6.5 Gal for the longer
trips.. As it is if I expect to be going any distance I carry an extra 7.5
Imp gal in my right float. If I really need it all I have to do is pitch
and transfer the gas to my wing tank. I keep the other float clean of gas
for carrying rope, float pump, fishing gear and of course the one that never
got away :-) We have waninish (sp?)(land locked salmon) here that are
almost as good eating as Atlantic Salmon. I only catch what I intend to eat
that day.
Noel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Barry West
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:03 PM
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox fuel tanks
>
>
>
> I agree, the extra weight is not all bad, it helps a little
> with the bumps.
> Yes, I would like to haul gas in as seldom as possible.
>
> Barry
>
> Do not archive.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kitfoxmike" <customtrans@qwest.net>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:06 PM
> Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox fuel tanks
>
>
> <customtrans@qwest.net>
> >
> > Why do we have extra fuel in our tanks. I have 26, do I
> need it? Do I
> > fly more than 1.5 at a time, no. Why carry around all that
> extra fuel?
> > Well for me it's convenience. I fly every day sometimes
> twice a day. I
> > go to the airport with my motorcycle. I use auto gas. For
> me it's nice to
> > truck in 10 gal at a time and fill the plane in the evening
> when I use my
> > truck and then the next couple days I use the motorcycle,
> or when I run
> > over to the plane during the day with the motorcycle. When
> I go on a
> > cross country flight I don't have to put in so much of that
> 100ll high
> > price stuff. I find also that the fox flies better with
> more weight in
> > turbulance, and the landings are more solid with more
> weight. For me it's
> > a convenience to have the extra fuel capacity.
> >
> > --------
> > kitfoxmike
> > model IV, 1200
> > speedster
> > 912ul
> > Do not archive
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=100313#100313
> >
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